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Human Security in 21st Century: Governance, Forced Migration and Environmental Threats
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Human Security
Abstract
Human security has become a multidimensional concept in the 21st century and far exceeds the conventional concept of state security in that it seeks to protect individuals against a wide scope of dangers. Governance and policy frameworks are instrumental in mitigating the weaknesses that are posed by forced migration and environmental issues. The growing multidimensional relationship between political, social and ecological issues is demanding of strong mechanisms that can alleviate risks but ensure resilience in affected populations. The analysis of these mechanisms provides vital information regarding the way the governments, international organizations and civil society actors can ensure the protection of human security in the context of modern crises.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1710474,
author = {Oluwole Olawale },
title = {Human Security in 21st Century: Governance, Forced Migration and Environmental Threats},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {3},
pages = {193-209},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710474.pdf},
abstract = {Human security has become a multidimensional concept in the 21st century and far exceeds the conventional concept of state security in that it seeks to protect individuals against a wide scope of dangers. Governance and policy frameworks are instrumental in mitigating the weaknesses that are posed by forced migration and environmental issues. The growing multidimensional relationship between political, social and ecological issues is demanding of strong mechanisms that can alleviate risks but ensure resilience in affected populations. The analysis of these mechanisms provides vital information regarding the way the governments, international organizations and civil society actors can ensure the protection of human security in the context of modern crises.},
month = {September},
}